Car Rental in Christchurch (Downtown)

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Downtown, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Cheapest car rental rates

Compact
Mazda Demio or similar
Mazda Demio
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
DKK 93.33 per day
Economy
Ford Puma or similar
Ford Puma
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
DKK 262.82 per day
Economy Elite
Toyota Aqua or similar
Toyota Aqua
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Yes Rentals
DKK 505.94 per day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
DKK 829.32 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Standard
Nissan Teana or similar
Nissan Teana
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
DKK 178.68 per day
Full-size
Subaru Outback or similar
Subaru Outback
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
DKK 191.22 per day
Intermediate Elite
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
DKK 211.31 per day
Oversized Van
Mazda Premacy or similar
Mazda Premacy
  • 6
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
DKK 297.39 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:34 PM on 4/24/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
DKK 321 per day
Average car rental length
11 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
8.0 / 10
Average gas price
DKK 11.01 per liter or DKK 41.68 per gallon
Lowest gas price
DKK 10.19 per liter or DKK 38.56 per gallon
Highest gas price
DKK 11.44 per liter or DKK 43.32 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

  1. Christchurch Airport from DKK 84.22 per day
    9.7 km / 6 miles away
  2. Nelson Airport from DKK 185.25 per day
    253 km / 157.2 miles away
  3. Wellington Airport from DKK 94.90 per day
    303 km / 188.3 miles away
  4. Downtown from DKK 166.21 per day
    304.4 km / 189.1 miles away
  5. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from DKK 179.57 per day
    307.8 km / 191.3 miles away
  6. Dunedin Airport from DKK 220.19 per day
    328.3 km / 204 miles away
  7. Queenstown Airport from DKK 78.32 per day
    351.7 km / 218.5 miles away
  8. Palmerston North Airport from DKK 192.94 per day
    433.8 km / 269.6 miles away
  9. Invercargill Airport from DKK 258.20 per day
    466.8 km / 290.1 miles away
  10. New Plymouth Airport from DKK 193.53 per day
    519.2 km / 322.6 miles away
  11. Napier Airport from DKK 220.79 per day
    573.3 km / 356.2 miles away
  12. Rotorua Airport from DKK 246.77 per day
    677.7 km / 421.1 miles away
  13. Tauranga Airport from DKK 301.73 per day
    717.6 km / 445.9 miles away
  14. Auckland Airport from DKK 58.09 per day
    748 km / 464.8 miles away
  15. Auckland Onehunga from DKK 93.78 per day
    757.3 km / 470.6 miles away
  16. Auckland East Tamaki from DKK 93.86 per day
    757.5 km / 470.7 miles away
  17. Auckland Penrose from DKK 205.78 per day
    758.3 km / 471.2 miles away
  18. Auckland Henderson from DKK 98.19 per day
    759.4 km / 471.9 miles away
  19. Auckland Mount Wellington from DKK 98.04 per day
    760.1 km / 472.3 miles away
  20. Downtown from DKK 95.95 per day
    765 km / 475.3 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in Christchurch (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Christchurch (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Christchurch (Downtown)
DKK 360.79
January
DKK 375.87
February
DKK 250.43
March
DKK 272.98
April
DKK 194.80
May
DKK 221.46
June
DKK 247.52
July
DKK 271.41
August
DKK 232.06
September
DKK 148.73
October
DKK 273.58
November
DKK 492.42
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Christchurch (Downtown) is October — when rental costs average DKK 148.73 per day. This is 47% cheaper than the yearly average and 70% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average DKK 492.42 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Christchurch (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in November the average rental period is 15 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Christchurch (Downtown)
12
January
10
February
9
March
10
April
10
May
5
June
13
July
12
August
7
September
11
October
15
November
12
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Christchurch (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Christchurch (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches in Christchurch (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
204%
January
220%
February
129%
March
102%
April
27%
May
16%
June
35%
July
27%
August
43%
September
82%
October
153%
November
161%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Bargain Rental Cars, Ezi Car Rental, Dollar, Thrifty
Popular car categories Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars, Vans
Lowest price DKK 93 per day
Cheapest supplier Bargain Rental Cars

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Bargain Rental Cars Mazda Demio 4 2 Medium cars
Ezi Car Rental Ford Puma 5 2 Small cars
Bargain Rental Cars Toyota Prius Hybrid 4 2 Large cars
Bargain Rental Cars Nissan Teana 4 2 Large cars
Bargain Rental Cars Subaru Outback 5 3 Station wagons
Bargain Rental Cars Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs
Bargain Rental Cars Toyota Hiace 4 10
Dollar Toyota Hilux 4 3 Premium cars
Bargain Rental Cars Mazda Premacy 4 2 Vans
Bargain Rental Cars Toyota Highlander 5 4 SUVs

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Outlander
3/6/24
Nature. Walks. Touring.
Australia
Mazda Demio
10/18/23
Took inland route via Lake Tekapo to Queenstown. Very pretty snow on the hills.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental
9.4 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
DKK 321.21
Lowest daily price
DKK 93.33
Total cars available
41

Top 9 suppliers in Christchurch (Downtown) in 2025

Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Exceptional 9.4 / 62 reviews
+640800545000 / +6433592721
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch
DKK 263 - DKK 981
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 16:30
Tue:
08:00 - 16:30
Wed:
08:00 - 16:30
Thu:
08:00 - 16:30
Fri:
08:00 - 16:30
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.5 / 2 reviews
+640800243789
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
DKK 263 - DKK 981
Working hours
Mon:
14:00 - 17:00
Tue:
14:00 - 17:00
Wed:
14:00 - 17:00
Thu:
14:00 - 17:00
Fri:
14:00 - 17:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
+640800737070
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
DKK 263 - DKK 981
Working hours
Mon:
14:00 - 17:00
Tue:
14:00 - 17:00
Wed:
14:00 - 17:00
Thu:
14:00 - 17:00
Fri:
14:00 - 17:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
+64033652195
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
DKK 263 - DKK 981
Working hours
Mon:
14:00 - 17:00
Tue:
14:00 - 17:00
Wed:
14:00 - 17:00
Thu:
14:00 - 17:00
Fri:
14:00 - 17:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
039306102
150 Kilmore St
DKK 760 - DKK 869
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
Yes Rentals
Yes Rentals
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
+6434202878
372 Moorhouse Avenue, Sydenham, Christchurch 8011
DKK 506 - DKK 1,813
Working hours
Mon:
09:30 - 17:00
Tue:
09:30 - 17:00
Wed:
09:30 - 17:00
Thu:
09:30 - 17:00
Fri:
09:30 - 17:00
Sat:
09:30 - 17:00
Sun:
09:30 - 17:00
Avis
Avis
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
039306103
150 Kilmore Street
DKK 506 - DKK 1,813
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
Bargain Rental Cars
Bargain Rental Cars
Average 7.9 / 65 reviews
+640800566701
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
DKK 93 - DKK 1,173
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
033652195
150 Kilmore St
DKK 93 - DKK 1,173
Working hours
Mon:
14:00 - 17:00
Tue:
14:00 - 17:00
Wed:
14:00 - 17:00
Thu:
14:00 - 17:00
Fri:
14:00 - 17:00

Highly recommended by our customers

Apr 25, 2025
Body works refund
While booking there insurance, they explicitly show what is covered and what is not covered by the insurance package. Although it is important to note that they don't cover collision damage waiver(CDW) or liability coverage with either or both going to be charged by the car rental service. I had a scratch on the body of the rental vehicle for which I was charged upon return by the rental company. I sent the receipt, picture and other necessary documents to Discover cars, I was replied almost immediately by an agent, Chi. B. In their reply I was told it might take 5 business days to sort out my case, but my full refund was approved the next day.
Ayooluwabami Oladele
Apr 25, 2025
Easy and smooth booking procedure
Easy and smooth booking procedure
Lars søvsø
Apr 25, 2025
Easy and fast.
Easy and fast.
Brian Fraser
Apr 25, 2025
Great prices seamless booking
Great prices seamless booking
Alper Utku
Apr 25, 2025
Easy to use
Easy to use, competitive prices.
Robert Allen
Apr 25, 2025
easy booking
easy booking
Maaike
Apr 25, 2025
Cheaper than booking direct easy peasy
Cheaper than booking direct easy peasy
David Smith
Apr 25, 2025
easy to book
easy to book. good price
maria stevens
Apr 25, 2025
Simple and straightforward
Simple and straightforward, competitive prices
Erick Savoye
Apr 25, 2025
Fast and best price
Fast and best price
Kerry Bartley
Apr 25, 2025
No Hassles.
No frills car and no hassles. Car had a few scrapes etc at pick up but no fuss made to record. No fuss made at drop off either . Was not full to full as contract so they gained a little fuel. Collection at airport was very efficient.
Allan
Apr 25, 2025
easy peasy
easy transaction. I like in terminal pickup.
John Barbetta
Apr 25, 2025
good value for money
good value for money
Kocsis Istvan
Apr 25, 2025
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Mariusz
Apr 24, 2025
Thanks a lot
Thanks a lot
Fatih Sari
Apr 24, 2025
Great service
Great service, reasonable prices, good that I decided to go for a full cover. Rented a car on my trip everything was good till the last day on holiday. Someone scratched our car. I called the DiscoverCars.com helpline; I was pleasantly surprised with the quick answer, and agent Gunta was very reassuring not to worry about a thing. On my return home, I filled in a full coverage claim, which was successful. Max promptly, in about 2 days, reviewed the case and initiated the money which I had to pay to the rental company for damage, to be paid back into my account.
Martins Skujans

Downtown

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